Farm-state Democrats prod House Republicans to compromise on farm bill – February 7, 2024

Farm-state Democrats prod House Republicans to compromise on farm bill Right-wing extremists among House Republicans are seeking a one-sided farm bill when it is time for serious negotiations and compromise, said Democrats on the House Agriculture Committee on Tuesday. “Our bipartisanship is in need of a big lift,” said Georgia… Continue reading

Less land, higher risk for disadvantaged farmers – February 5, 2024

Less land, higher risk for disadvantaged farmers Socially disadvantaged farmers, a group that includes racial and ethnic minorities, women, and producers with limited resources, are more likely to operate smaller farms and face greater financial stress than the white farmers who dominate U.S. agriculture, said a USDA report. Reference prices… Continue reading

Many barriers to precision agriculture beyond cost – February 2, 2024

Many barriers to precision agriculture beyond cost Precision agriculture equipment, such as yield monitors, have been available since the 1990s, yet farmer adoption of the technology has been slow, said a congressional report on Thursday that listed a half-dozen barriers beyond high acquisition costs. Barriers range from difficulty in analyzing… Continue reading